Food-grade packaging plays a vital role in preventing contamination and maintaining product integrity
SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, emphasizes the importance of rigorous conformity assessment for food-grade packaging to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance. As part of its global Product Conformity Assessment (PCA) services, SGS supports exporters in verifying that packaging materials are suitable for direct food contact and meet the regulatory requirements of destination markets.
Food-grade packaging plays a vital role in preventing contamination and maintaining product integrity across the supply chain. To support this, SGS applies a comprehensive suite of tests – including migration, heavy metals, mechanical strength, microbiological and chemical resistance – that ensure materials are both functional and safe. The Pre-Verification of Conformity (PVoC) process confirms compliance with safety standards, instilling confidence in both regulators and consumers.
SGS also advises exporters on selecting compliant materials, verifying packaging facility practices, applying quality controls and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation, all of which are critical for successful cross-border trade in food products. With local experts and ISO-accredited laboratories around the world, SGS helps businesses navigate technical barriers to trade and meet destination-specific packaging regulations such as Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.
Learn more about SGS’s product conformity assessment services